2010 Temple Owls football team
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The 2010 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University
during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The Owls, led by fourth-year head coach Al Golden, compete in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference
and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field
. They finished the season 8–4, 5–3 in MAC play and were the only team with more than 6 wins to not be invited to a bowl game.
—Jr. DE Muhammad Wilkerson
2nd Round, 54th Overall Pick by the Philadelphia Eagles
—Sr. S Jaiquawn Jarrett
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...
. The Owls, led by fourth-year head coach Al Golden, compete in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
. They finished the season 8–4, 5–3 in MAC play and were the only team with more than 6 wins to not be invited to a bowl game.
Schedule
vs. Villanova
Getting revenge for last year in which Temple blew a 10 point lead to lose to Villanova 27-24, the Wildcats this time seemed to have Temple on the ropes. Villanova did not punt until the fourth quarter, but Temple's victory, aided by missed field goals and interceptions, was sealed very late in the game. Temple took an early 7-0 lead, then Villanova made it 14-7 after two quick touchdown passes, but Temple made it 14-10 by halftime. The only scoring of the third quarter saw Temple close the gap to one point, but Villanova retook the lead with a touchdown, which was soon answered by a Temple field goal, then Temple took the lead with a touchdown strike to make it 22-21, missing the two point conversion. Villanova retook the lead late in the fourth to go up 24-22 with a field goal, but Temple answered with one of their own to retake the lead 25-24 with one second left. Then, in a wild finish, Villanova's attempt to win the game ended with Temple running a fumble back for the final points to set the score at 31-24 which belied the wild play seen late in the fourth.vs. Central Michigan
Upsetting reigning MAC champion Central Michigan, who finished ranked last year, the Owls were in control for three and a half quarters until a late field goal made it a tied ballgame, but Temple retook control in overtime to set themselves at their first 2-0 start in years.NFL Draft
1st Round, 30th Overall Pick by the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
—Jr. DE Muhammad Wilkerson
Muhammad Wilkerson
Muhammad Wilkerson is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple.-Early years:...
2nd Round, 54th Overall Pick by the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
—Sr. S Jaiquawn Jarrett
Jaiquawn Jarrett
-Philadelphia Eagles:Jarrett was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year contract on July 27, 2011.-External links:**...